This is why you should never rest your head on an airplane window

The window seat is often considered the best spot on an airplane. Despite having amazing views during take-off and landing, you don’t have to move up and down when other people in your row need the bathroom and, when it’s time to get some sleep, the window serves as the perfect headrest. However, a flight attendant has come out and revealed why this should be avoided at all costs.

Cabin crew member Linda Ferguson, who worked as an airline staff member for over 24 years, explains that using the window pane inside an airplane as a headrest is a big no-no because she says this is the dirtiest part of the plane.

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She explains that not only do passengers sneeze and cough onto the surface, but that it also comes into regular contact with people's dirty hands and hair.

While the coronavirus pandemic has meant that planes are sanitised after each and every trip, this area of the aircradt still raises red flags when it comes to general hygiene.

"I see plenty of people carry Lysol wipes with them that will wipe the area around their seat,” she tells Reader's Digest. "If there was a backlight and they could light up a plane with all the germs, I think it would petrify everybody. My rule of thumb, and I never get sick, is I never put my hands in my mouth or near my face."

Linda suggests that if you do find yourself in a window seat and you want to take a nap, sanitise the area first. She says that this is much easier today as most travel with hand sanitiser.

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The pandemic has highlighted other areas that should be disinfected regularly – including the tray table.

“If you're flying short haul, definitely bring antibac wipes or sanitiser,” Linda suggests. "A lot of airlines will have the crew 'turnaround' the plane, meaning they pick up your rubbish, fold your seatbelt over, file your magazines in the seat pocket and then welcome new passengers. I have lost count of the amount of times I have had to tell people how disgusting it is to change their baby on the tray table or in a seat.”

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